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Sea Cottages is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand-new gift shop, now open in the front office! Guests can now take home a piece of their stay with a selection of thoughtfully curated items.

The shop features ultra-soft 4.5-ounce, 100% ring-spun cotton T-shirts for both men and women, available in a variety of colors and sizes. Also on the shelves is a fun kids’ beach play set — the perfect companion for a day of building sandcastles and exploring the beach, neatly packed in a convenient bucket. And, this is just the beginning — more items will be arriving soon! Stop by during your stay and see what treasures await.

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Thanks to Ethan Thoren for featuring the Sea Cottages on the “Where to Stay on Amelia Island” blog post for the well-known Travel Lemming blog!

Check out their blog for great recommendations and facts about different hotels and parts of the island. All great things to consider to personalize your Amelia Island vacation!

We were mentioned as the best for families! We agree- just so long as there’s not more than 4 guests in a cottage! We are great for family events like reunions and weddings, where everyone wants to be together but have their own private space. We also consider pets as part of the family, and love being pet-friendly!

Another great reason we are great for families is because we are within walking distance to the beach and several restaurants, making it easy for folks who want an easy-going vacation! We also collaborate with BabyQuip for families traveling with young kiddos- that way if you’re taking a flight and need to rent a stroller or other equipment, Babyquip can work with you to deliver your rentals straight to the Cottages!

We hope to see you and your family out on our breezy, shady porches! Book today!

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Starting August 21, 2024 our guests who book directly through our website will receive our Fall Giveaway bundle! Included is a tumbler, koozie, and a weather-proof Sea Cottages sticker! In addition, you will receive several discount cards to local businesses AND a 10% off discount card for your next stay at the Sea Cottages!

The tumbler is a great choice for iced coffee or a smoothie from GoJuice right down the road! The weather-proof sticker is great as a bumper sticker on a car, surf board, or golf cart! Or, you can hoard your stickers forever like we do The koozie is a fun way to sport your love of the Sea Cottages while keeping a crisp seltzer or beer nice and cold!

The selection of local business coupons may change over the season, but right now we have some great specials offered from Salt Life Food Shack, The Crab Trap, Amelia Island Coffee, Captain Jack’s Smokehouse, and more! These coupons are a great way to show our guests some extra love while also encouraging more business for our partners! There are so many great, tucked-away restaurants and eateries on the island!

To learn more about other specials we have, visit our specials page! We have special rates with both Amelia Island Kayak Excursions and eWheelz (for golf cart rentals!) We love partnering with local businesses and supporting each other on the island.

To get more updates on our specials, you can also keep up with us on social media by following us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Are you celebrating a special occasion during your visit to the Sea Cottages of Amelia, like a birthday, anniversary, or wedding? We have great news! We are partnering up with Dottie B Florist as a convenient way for our guests to order customizable bouquets and gift arrangements for pick up or delivery. Dottie B’s is a local full-service florist in the heart of Fernandina Beach, which provides beautiful floral designs as well as various add-ons, like plush animals, candy, and chocolate!

How it works:

• Plan to Order Ahead: Once you have booked your stay with the Sea Cottages of Amelia, you can go to this link and order your bouquet or gift arrangement online. Dottie B’s can prepare a same-day order as long as it is submitted before 2PM. 

• However, if you are choosing a delivery option, just know that we are not able to accept deliveries after 3:00, as we do not have front desk staff in the evenings. You are welcome to choose pick up if you’d like to pick it up in the evening at the Dottie B location: 502 Ash St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

• If you’d like it delivered before your arrival to surprise your loved one, make sure to order in advance. You can choose the delivery date, and be sure to make a note in your order that it will be going to the Sea Cottages of Amelia and must be delivered between 9:30AM and 3PM. We will gladly put the arrangement in your room before arrival. However, please note we do not have cold storage so we wouldn’t recommend ordering a bouquet too far in advance, as we want it to be bright and fresh for your arrival! 

Feel free to give us a call if you have any specific questions about coordinating on our end. If you have any specific questions about Dottie B’s services, feel free to give them a call as well (904) 261-3011.

We love this option as a way to add a special welcome for your loved ones!

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( UPDATE: The special has ended as of 1/7/2024)

Any guest that books a stay through our website starting September 23, 2023 will receive a free tumbler, 10% off a future stay at the Sea Cottages, and a variety of discount cards from local Amelia Island restaurants! We will announce when the giveaway ends, but until then the special will be ongoing!

Valid while supplies last. Only one giveaway bundle (tumbler + variety of discount cards) per reservation. Offer only valid for guests who book directly through https://seacottagesofamelia.com/rooms-rates/

Discount cards are subject to change as they run out. This is a great way to enjoy various restaurants on the island and get a cheaper rate for your future stay! We love supporting our community partners and treating our guests to a little special something as a thank you for their patronage!

Current Discount Cards:

• 10% Off Future Stay with Sea Cottages of Amelia (Expires 12/2024)
• Amelia Island Coffee
• Island Time Froyo
• Captain Jack’s Smokehouse
• Arte Pizza
• Salt Life Food Shack- Fernandina Beach
• The Crab Trap Amelia Island
• 1928 Cuban Bistro Amelia Island

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Traveling with young children can be fun and a great way to make memories for the whole family! However, it can also be a hassle when it comes to packing up all the necessary baby equipment, such as strollers, high chairs, car seats, and portable cribs. Especially if traveling with limited space in the family vehicle or arriving at your destination by airplane, sometimes you may have to buy all new items that you have to leave behind!

To address such concerns for traveling parents and caregivers, the Sea Cottages of Amelia has partnered with local BabyQuip provider, Rachael Arrington for all your baby equipment needs! You can visit her site and choose from individual items or a convenience package to use during your stay with us! There is so much more to choose from than just strollers, including toys, baby beach tents, swings, and other specialty items for babies!

To view the provider and the available items, visit the link here: https://www.babyquip.com/rachaeltodd?a=d7ffbab

How Does BabyQuip work?

1. Plan: Enter your destination and travel dates.
2. Browse: Search for specific gear and choose a Quality Provider. You can rent individual items or choose from convenient packages.
3. Checkout: Add items to your cart and checkout! Your Quality Provider will contact you to review everything and answer any questions.
4. Your items will be delivered to you at your chosen destination. Even airport delivery is available for an additional fee! You may also choose the self pick-up and self-return option.

To learn more about how BabyQuip works, visit their main site here.

Book with us today for the perfect family trip to the beautiful beaches of Amelia Island!

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The Sea Cottages of Amelia is honored to have achieved Gold Certification by the Audubon International Green Lodging Program for accomplishments in sustainable natural resource management and environmental stewardship!

Sea Cottages of Amelia was one of five Amelia Island hotels who were awarded this year during a ceremony at the Springhill Suites by Marriott. Thanks to Chief Operating Officer, Fred Realbuto, and everyone who organized the event as well as Springhill Suites for hosting!

The Green Lodging Program provides third-party on-site verification that lodging facilities, including Sea Cottages of Amelia, have met environmental best practice standards and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the categories of Communication and Education, Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality, and Waste Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling.

In addition to our Audubon Certification, the Sea Cottages of Amelia received a One Palm Designation from the State of Florida’s Green Lodging program in 2022.

*After our on-site visit & inspection we met the qualifications for gold, but you’ll notice for the ceremony we had a stand-in silver certificate. The certificate was accepted by one of our owners, Phil Griffin.

Environmentally friendly practices have been implemented throughout our hotel. The following represent just a few of the “green” initiatives we currently have in place as well as green aspects of our design:

1. Donate excess food, toiletry items, furniture, and linens to local charities and shelters
2. Recycle plastic, glass, cardboard, aluminum, and paper products
3. Use energy efficient choices for lighting, appliances, office equipment, and heating/cooling.
4. Xeriscape is using plants requiring little water or care. Many of the plants around the site have drip irrigation so as to avoid a lot of overspray from sprinklers.
5. The construction of the Sea Cottages was designed to preserve 38 out of 41 of the original trees on the property
6. The parking lot was designed to use pebbles instead of concrete, so as not to generate more heat.

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Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 18th, 2023! Here’s just a few ideas on how to celebrate Dad on Amelia Island!

1) BOATS!

There are lots of great ways to get dad on a boat- for fishing or for cruising! There are several great charter boat companies on and around Amelia Island. Amelia Angler Outfitters & Charter Fishing is a great way to charter a boat for a variety of adventures, including fishing, sailing, sightseeing and even fly fishing and casting lessons!

Another great options is Amelia Adventures for private charter boat tours, tours of Amelia & Cumberland Island, paddle boarding, and more!

For dads and families that love to kayak, check out Amelia Island Kayak Excursions for a variety of tours around Amelia Island’s rivers, creeks, and all the way to Cumberland Island!

2) GOLF!

Some dads just love being out on the green! Fernandina Beach Golf Club, is a great option that offers non-member tee times, but booking is still required. For convenience, you can book online!

3) FOOD!

After a long day on the water or in the sun, dad will definitely be hungry! Treat him to something special. Although Amelia Island is known for fantastic seafood, we also have a lot of restaurants with other specialties. A great option for Father’s Day is Bob’s Steak & Chop House that serves classic cuts of steak and chops with delicious sides.

Burlingame Restaurant is another great option with a unique menu,, but we recommend the steak, oysters, Charcuterie, and cocktails!

These are just a few suggestions, but of course there are many amazing adventures and cuisines for everyone to enjoy on Amelia Island- we’re sure you’ll find a very special way to celebrate Father’s Day on our beautiful island!

4) CHILL!

We also love the dads who just want to relax for Father’s Day, and that’s where Sea Cottages of Amelia comes in- we’re 1 mile from a drive-up beach, so if dad just wants to go a short way from the hotel to enjoy the beach with a sturdy cooler, that’s okay with us!

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